Comments on: My Luxury Problem (Pic.) http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/ portable pc, mobile computer, pocket pc and handheld computing Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:17:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alex http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28108 Alex Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:53:52 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28108 I make almost the same choice every day: U820 for everything (integrated HSDPA) + cheap featurephone for calling/texting (and very occasional Opera Mini / Skype). This covers all my needs. To carry it I use an Eastpak "The One", which fits it quite snugly (even with the fat battery) but with enough space to carry a 2.5 in hard disk, a TV tuner, login tokens, BT headphones and a compact umbrella. Alternatively I can use my jacket pockets on my winter coat. I have a charger at my office and at home so I easily get by on the slim battery. I make almost the same choice every day: U820 for everything (integrated HSDPA) + cheap featurephone for calling/texting (and very occasional Opera Mini / Skype). This covers all my needs. To carry it I use an Eastpak “The One”, which fits it quite snugly (even with the fat battery) but with enough space to carry a 2.5 in hard disk, a TV tuner, login tokens, BT headphones and a compact umbrella. Alternatively I can use my jacket pockets on my winter coat. I have a charger at my office and at home so I easily get by on the slim battery.

]]> By: chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28097 chippy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:23:47 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28097 I'm in a similar position to you. I want slightly larger screen. I've been testing the N82 vs the Omnia Pro camera today. Actually i'm really impressed with the OP. It's cheap now too. (Under 400 Euros) (My Omnia Pro testing is at http://www.myomniapro.com The camera article will be posted sometime tomorrow.) I’m in a similar position to you. I want slightly larger screen.

I’ve been testing the N82 vs the Omnia Pro camera today. Actually i’m really impressed with the OP. It’s cheap now too. (Under 400 Euros)

(My Omnia Pro testing is at http://www.myomniapro.com The camera article will be posted sometime tomorrow.)

]]> By: billbo http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28095 billbo Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:46:27 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28095 I have. N86 is also a good camera smartphone with powerful dual led flash and wide angle optics. But this time actually I'd rather like to try a touchscreen device for better mobile web experience and faster typing. Or do you think it's better to go with two devices? For example N82 + A5? Having said that 3,5" relatively hi-res screen isn't enough to read texts without zoom, I'm also interested in HTC Touch HD2. Could be great all in one device. Very considerable! Hope you'll test one soon... ;) I have. N86 is also a good camera smartphone with powerful dual led flash and wide angle optics. But this time actually I’d rather like to try a touchscreen device for better mobile web experience and faster typing. Or do you think it’s better to go with two devices? For example N82 + A5? Having said that 3,5″ relatively hi-res screen isn’t enough to read texts without zoom, I’m also interested in HTC Touch HD2. Could be great all in one device. Very considerable! Hope you’ll test one soon… ;)

]]> By: chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28092 chippy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:52:08 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28092 Have you considered the N86? Have you considered the N86?

]]> By: billbo http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28090 billbo Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:41:14 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28090 I know it's not easy to find a smartphone that takes good pictures even in low light conditions. This is where N82's xenon flash really rocks!! The only phone I'm thinking about to replace my N82 is the Sony-Ericsson Satio. Unfortunately it's too expensive for the present. Opera Mobile 10 would be very good with touch screen. I know it’s not easy to find a smartphone that takes good pictures even in low light conditions. This is where N82′s xenon flash really rocks!!
The only phone I’m thinking about to replace my N82 is the Sony-Ericsson Satio. Unfortunately it’s too expensive for the present. Opera Mobile 10 would be very good with touch screen.

]]> By: Alex Ion http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28083 Alex Ion Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:47:44 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28083 Depends where I'd go. If I need a big screen I'd go with the U2010 and the Omnia Pro, otherwise only the Omnia Pro. Depends where I’d go.
If I need a big screen I’d go with the U2010 and the Omnia Pro, otherwise only the Omnia Pro.

]]> By: chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28078 chippy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:43:11 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28078 I use the u820 docking station a lot for usb charging http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/4085583804/ I use the u820 docking station a lot for usb charging
http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/4085583804/

]]> By: chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28077 chippy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:42:11 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28077 I often use this bag. http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/04/out-for-spot-of-umpc-photo-blogging/ I often use this bag.
http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/04/out-for-spot-of-umpc-photo-blogging/

]]> By: Corticalsam http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28076 Corticalsam Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:37:08 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28076 Great task! Finding the best package! Does U2010's battery keep up a day of medium work? Why didn't you choose Viliv S7 over U2010(other than the S7's flashy white color which I myself don't like much)? Great task! Finding the best package! Does U2010′s battery keep up a day of medium work? Why didn’t you choose Viliv S7 over U2010(other than the S7′s flashy white color which I myself don’t like much)?

]]> By: johnkzin http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28074 johnkzin Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:45 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28074 My two gadget bags are the Maxpedition Colossus and the Maxpedition Sitka. I prefer the Colosses mostly, but it's just slightly too small to carry _everything_. Though, the Sitka gets a little heavy/bulky sometimes. But, in winter, I really need it for the "just in case" gear (cap, gloves, collapsed umbrella, rain poncho, etc.). But, if they made a slightly bigger version of the Colossus, I'd probably stick to that. My two gadget bags are the Maxpedition Colossus and the Maxpedition Sitka.

I prefer the Colosses mostly, but it’s just slightly too small to carry _everything_. Though, the Sitka gets a little heavy/bulky sometimes. But, in winter, I really need it for the “just in case” gear (cap, gloves, collapsed umbrella, rain poncho, etc.). But, if they made a slightly bigger version of the Colossus, I’d probably stick to that.

]]> By: jpmatrix http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28072 jpmatrix Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:28:55 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28072 gary, for my U1010, i have a bag from Micromania french shop: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jpmatrix/3401195249/ at first it was for my PSP, but now i take it as my work bag and i can put the U1010 with bluetooth mouse, some cables, the MiFi, etc.. without any problem. design is just perfect, at least people would think you only carry your portable game device in it, and not a full featured ultraportable computer ;) gary,
for my U1010, i have a bag from Micromania french shop:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jpmatrix/3401195249/
at first it was for my PSP, but now i take it as my work bag and i can put the U1010 with bluetooth mouse, some cables, the MiFi, etc.. without any problem.
design is just perfect, at least people would think you only carry your portable game device in it, and not a full featured ultraportable computer ;)

]]> By: alese http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28071 alese Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:51:37 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28071 If I would be in Chippy's shoes I would take only Omnia. Especially for a short meeting I doubt you need anything more. Of course I do that most of the time with my Touch Pro2 so you could say I'm biased. If I would be in Chippy’s shoes I would take only Omnia. Especially for a short meeting I doubt you need anything more.
Of course I do that most of the time with my Touch Pro2 so you could say I’m biased.

]]> By: Gary http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28067 Gary Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:33:42 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28067 Unfortunately sometimes I look like both :) Unfortunately sometimes I look like both :)

]]> By: Ahmed Mukhtar http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28065 Ahmed Mukhtar Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:58:23 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28065 Sony Xperia X2 Why? Because: Screen Resolution 8.1 MP CAM Physical Qwerty Keyboard MS Office Sony Xperia X2
Why?
Because:
Screen Resolution
8.1 MP CAM
Physical Qwerty Keyboard
MS Office

]]> By: johnkzin http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28058 johnkzin Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:47:32 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/11/my-luxury-problem-pic/#comment-28058 I carry my gadgets in an armed courier bag. :-) The main compartment for carrying a concealed firearm ... holds my folding USB keyboard. The next pocket over (also capable of carrying a concealed firearm) holds my netbook. I'm more worried about looking like a target of opportunity ("hey, he's got an armed courier's bag, so, he must be an armed courier. That means he must have something valuable, and a gun. In order to get whatever valuable thing he has, we'll have to shoot him.") than a gadget geek ;-) On the other hand, I don't consider looking like a gadget geek to be a bad thing. Better than looking like a suit :-) I carry my gadgets in an armed courier bag. :-)

The main compartment for carrying a concealed firearm … holds my folding USB keyboard. The next pocket over (also capable of carrying a concealed firearm) holds my netbook.

I’m more worried about looking like a target of opportunity (“hey, he’s got an armed courier’s bag, so, he must be an armed courier. That means he must have something valuable, and a gun. In order to get whatever valuable thing he has, we’ll have to shoot him.”) than a gadget geek ;-)

On the other hand, I don’t consider looking like a gadget geek to be a bad thing. Better than looking like a suit :-)

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